Optimism is an important quality. People who feel the future is bright are connected with the world around them and confident of their place in it. For Randy Douthit, optimism takes many forms. One place where he sees a great deal of promise is when he looks to the future of television news. Television is a place where he feels at home. Producing television shows is where he first made his mark. Randy Douthit has been heavily involved in this field for over twenty years. When he was twenty-three, he decided this was the right path for his ambition and skills. That’s when he took a job at a television station in Portland, Oregon. Here, he found a congenial workplace and a chance to learn about this exciting field. After a few years, he realized it was time to take the next step. He went to Seattle Today. He discovered he was really good at directing others. He also discovered he was good at working with people from all walks of life and helping them tell their stories.

Judge Judy

By the time he had established himself as a producer and director, Randy Douthit had an impressive track record. That’s when he connected with a world famous personality. Judge Judy is well known for her ability to connect with audiences. She tells it like it is and makes people happy in the process. Many people enjoy watching her speak the truth to people who need to hear it most. Together, the two began a highly successful partnership. Their work together taught him a lot of important things about how to speak to an audience and keep them entertained. In the years since he chose to work with Judge Judy, he’s learned that it is possible to speak to the heart and help people better understand the world around them. In his opinion, television news can be a real force for good. When people turn to television news, they are looking to discover what is happening and why. That’s why he is optimistic that television news will continue to thrive long-term.